Consolidated Tin Mines Limited

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1 31 January 2013 DECEMBER 2012 QUARTER ACTIVITIES & CASHFLOW REPORT ASX RELEASE ABN: Phone: +61 (7) Snapshot: ASX: CSD Registered Office: 395 Lake Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870 Ph: (07) Current CSD Share Price: $0.10 Current LME Price: $24,475 Detailed information at DECEMBER QUARTER ACTIVITIES & CASHFLOW REPORT DECEMBER QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS CSD MAJOR SHAREHOLDER ACQUISITION OF KAGARA CENTRAL REGION PROJECT PREFEASIBILITY STUDY UPDATE JORC RESOURCE REVIEW UPDATE CORPORATE UPCOMING ACTIVITIES CSD MAJOR SHAREHOLDER ACQUISITION OF KAGARA CENTRAL REGION PROJECT limited (CSD, the Company) was delighted to announce on 18 th December that Snow Peak Mining Pty Ltd (SPM), entered into an Asset Sale Agreement to acquire the Kagara Central Region Project in northern Queensland (Kagara Project). SPM is a subsidiary of Hong Kongbased investment group Snow Peak International Investment Pty Ltd, one of the Company s major shareholders. The sale process was completed Thursday 24th January. This acquisition is considered to be of great strategic value and importance for, who hold a 10% interest in share capital of SPM on a freecarry * basis (* free carry means debt free and no operating cost billed to CSD). The total consideration for the acquisition was $29.3 million (plus the assumption of $10.7 million of environmental bonds). The Kagara Project comprises a highly prospective and proven package of copper and base metal assets plus an existing operational concentrator with a 1,000,000 tonne per annumcapacity. The concentrator currently has both copper and poly metallic circuits, with each circuit having the capacity to process about 500,000tpa. 1

2 31 January 2013 DECEMBER 2012 QUARTER ACTIVITIES & CASHFLOW REPORT ASX RELEASE ABN: Phone: ABN: (7) Phone: +61 (7) The Kagara Project is located in close proximity to s Mt Garnet Project. The operating concentrator acquired is located just nine kilometres (by sealed road, on the Kennedy Highway) from CSD s flagship Gillian Deposit, which has a nearsurface open pit mineable JORC Resource of 0.78% (Sn). Refer to table 1 below for a further breakdown of those JORC resources. It is proposed that CSD will manage and operate the Kagara Project on a reimbursable basis on behalf of SPM. CSD will receive 10% (free carried) of any short term profit from all revenue from the Kagara Project. CSD will complete a PFS on its Mt Garnet Project, with ore to be processed through a reconfigured Kagara Mt Garnet concentrator. Any short term tin processing from CSD areas will be processed by SPM on a cost plus margin basis. SPM plans to initially operate the Kagara concentrator in its current configuration to process ore from the Baal Gammon Project and possibly Balcooma/Surveyor. Short term tin processing opportunities from CSD nonskarn tin deposits in the region are currently under investigation. PREFEASIBILITY STUDY UPDATE Whilst the Company investigated the opportunity to acquire the Kagara Project, certain aspects of the PreFeasibility Study were put on hold to avoid unnecessary expenditure. will now finalise its PFS for the Mt Garnet Project based on processing tin ore at the Kagara Mt Garnet concentrator. Based on completion of a positive PFS, it is proposed that a 50/50 JV partnership will be formed between the two parties, whereby SPM provides the concentrator and CSD provides the Hard Rock tin project. The terms of the proposed JV partnership are still to be formalised in a new Heads of Agreement, the terms of which will be subject to shareholder approval at a General Meeting of CSD shareholders to be held in due course. SPM/CSD JV will install tin processing equipment as required in preparation for the commencement of production from CSD s Mt Garnet Project. Any project costs for installation of additional equipment required to treat the tin ore will be split 50/50. Production is currently scheduled to commence in JORC RESOURCE REVIEW UPDATE The company s JORC Resource review completion is being extended to incorporate the latest round of drilling results from September 2012 and allow management to review the work completed to date. The company will inform shareholders of the anticipated completion date for the review in the near future. 2

3 31 January 2013 DECEMBER 2012 QUARTER ACTIVITIES & CASHFLOW REPORT ASX RELEASE ABN: Phone: ABN: (7) Phone: +61 (7) $3.35 CORPORATE 1 SECURITY HOLDERS Total ordinary shares on issue 183,095,734 Options (exercisable at 20 cents each on or before 31st December 2013) 61,674,990 Options (exercisable at 7 cents each on or before 31st December 2013) 27,300,000 SHAREHOLDER Top 5 Shareholders at 31 December 2012 % OF ISSUED CAPITAL SNOW PEAK INTNL INV LTD BEACON MINERALS LTD 8.43 DE LACEY RALPH + RYAN M 5.60 GEOCRYSTAL LTD 5.46 JOHN SAINSBURY CONS P CASH RESERVES The Company had $611,095 in cash reserves at the end of the December. The Company is currently reviewing its near term capital raising options and has commenced discussions with a number of parties with a view to entering into a funding mandate agreement. The timing of future exploration expenditure is dependent on the progression of these discussions. UPCOMING ACTIVITIES Completion of JORC Resource review. Continue metallurgy and flow sheet development and refinement. Commence Prefeasibility Study based on ore treatment at the Mt Garnet concentrator. Management and operation of the Kagara Project on behalf of SPM in order to recommence production from the Mt Garnet concentrator. 3

4 31 January 2013 DECEMBER 2012 QUARTER ACTIVITIES & CASHFLOW REPORT ASX RELEASE ABN: Phone: ABN: (7) Phone: +61 (7) Table 1: JORC Resource The information contained in this report that relates to assay results of rock samples & drill chips, to mineral resource estimates & to ore reserve estimates of mineralization is based on information compiled by John Sainsbury (BSc, AusIMM). John Sainsbury is a geologist of 30 years experience & has sufficient experience in the type of mineralisation under consideration to qualify as a Competent Person as defined by the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources & Ore Reserves JORC Code, 2004 Edition. John Sainsbury has consented to the inclusion of this information in the form & context in which it appears. 4

5 Mining exploration entity ly report Appendix 5B Rule 5.3 Mining exploration entity ly report Introduced 1/7/96. Origin: Appendix 8. Amended 1/7/97, 1/7/98, 30/9/2001, 01/06/10, 17/12/10 Name of entity CONSOLIDATED TIN MINES LIMITED ABN Quarter ended ( current ) December 2012 statement of cash flows Cash flows related to operating activities Curent Year to date (6 mths) 1.1 Receipts from product sales and related debtors 1.2 Payments for (a) exploration and evaluation (b) development (c) production (d) administration (686) (369) (1,733) (660) 1.3 Dividends received 1.4 Interest and other items of a similar nature received Interest and other costs of finance paid (6) 1.6 Income taxes paid 1.7 Other R&D refund Net Operating Cash Flows (508) (1,847) Cash flows related to investing activities 1.8 Payment for purchases: (a) prospects (b) equity investments (c) other fixed assets (d) bonds & deposits 1.9 Proceeds from sale of: (a)prospects (b)equity investments (c)other fixed assets (3) (30) (d)bonds & deposits 1.10 Loans to other entities 1.11 Loans repaid by other entities 1.12 Other Funds received under PFS funding agreement (2.2) 1,820 Net investing cash flows (3) 1, Total operating and investing cash flows (carried forward) (511) (57) 17/12/2010 Appendix 5B Page 1

6 Mining exploration entity ly report 1.13 Total operating and investing cash flows (brought forward) (511) (57) Cash flows related to financing activities 1.14 Proceeds from issues of shares, options, etc Proceeds from sale of forfeited shares 1.16 Proceeds from borrowings 1.17 Repayment of borrowings 1.18 Dividends paid 1.19 Other (Share Issue Costs) Net financing cash flows Net increase (decrease) in cash held (511) (57) 1.20 Cash at beginning of /year to date 1, Exchange rate adjustments to item Cash at end of Payments to directors of the entity and associates of the directors Payments to related entities of the entity and associates of the related entities Curent $A' Aggregate amount of payments to the parties included in item Aggregate amount of loans to the parties included in item Explanation necessary for an understanding of the transactions i. Remuneration of Directors $61,549 ii. Office rent and motor vehicle expenses paid to NQ Mining Enterprise Pty Ltd an entity owned by Mr Ralph De Lacey $12,435 Noncash financing and investing activities 2.1 Details of financing and investing transactions which have had a material effect on consolidated assets and liabilities but did not involve cash flows 2.2 Details of outlays made by other entities to establish or increase their share in projects in which the reporting entity has an interest $2million less costs associated received from Snow Peak Group to contribute to the funding of the Mt Garnet Project prefeasibility study pursuant to a Heads of Agreement announced on 3 May The Company has received requisite approval at a General Meeting of Shareholders held on 9 July Appendix 5B Page 2 17/12/2010

7 Mining exploration entity ly report Financing facilities available Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the position. 3.1 Loan facilities 3.2 Credit standby arrangements Amount available Amount used Estimated cash outflows for next 4.1 Exploration and evaluation 4.2 Development 4.3 Production 4.4 Administration Total 600 The Company is currently reviewing its near term capital raising options and has commenced discussions with a number of parties with a view to entering into a funding mandate agreement. The timing of future exploration expenditure is dependent on the progression of these discussions. Reconciliation of cash Reconciliation of cash at the end of the (as shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related items in the accounts is as follows. Curent Previous 5.1 Cash on hand and at bank Deposits at call Bank overdraft 5.4 Other (provide details) Total: cash at end of (item 1.22) 611 1,122 Changes in interests in mining tenements Tenement reference 6.1 Interests in mining tenements relinquished, reduced or lapsed Nature of interest (note (2)) Interest at beginning of Interest at end of 6.2 Interests in mining tenements acquired or increased 17/12/2010 Appendix 5B Page 3

8 Mining exploration entity ly report Issued and quoted securities at end of current Description includes rate of interest and any redemption or conversion rights together with prices and dates. 7.1 Preference + securities (description) 7.2 Changes during (a) Increases through issues (b) Decreases through returns of capital, buybacks, Total number Number quoted Issue price per security (see note 3) (cents) redemptions Ordinary securities 183,095, ,095,734 Amount paid up per security (see note 3) (cents) 7.4 Changes during (a) Increases through issues (b) Decreases through returns of capital, buybacks Convertible debt securities (description) 7.6 Changes during (a) Increases through issues (b) Decreases through securities matured, converted 7.7 Options (description and conversion factor) 61,674,990 27,300, Issued during 7.9 Exercised during 7.10 Expired during 7.11 Debentures 61,674,990 Exercise price 20 cents 7 cents Expiry date 31/12/ /12/2013 (totals only) 7.12 Unsecured notes (totals only) Appendix 5B Page 4 17/12/2010

9 Mining exploration entity ly report Compliance statement 1 This statement has been prepared under accounting policies which comply with accounting standards as defined in the Corporations Act or other standards acceptable to ASX (see note 5). 2 This statement does give a true and fair view of the matters disclosed. Sign here: Date: 31 January 2013 (Company secretary) Print name: Kevin Hart Notes 1 The ly report provides a basis for informing the market how the entity s activities have been financed for the past and the effect on its cash position. An entity wanting to disclose additional information is encouraged to do so, in a note or notes attached to this report. 2 The Nature of interest (items 6.1 and 6.2) includes options in respect of interests in mining tenements acquired, exercised or lapsed during the reporting period. If the entity is involved in a joint venture agreement and there are conditions precedent which will change its percentage interest in a mining tenement, it should disclose the change of percentage interest and conditions precedent in the list required for items 6.1 and Issued and quoted securities. The issue price and amount paid up is not required in items 7.1 and 7.3 for fully paid securities. 4 The definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and AASB 107: Cash Flow Statements apply to this report. 5 Accounting Standards ASX will accept, for example, the use of International Accounting Standards for foreign entities. If the standards used do not address a topic, the Australian standard on that topic (if any) must be complied with. == == == == == 17/12/2010 Appendix 5B Page 5